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Common stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca · Sea
Large ray with a long venomous tail spine, so handle it with extreme care.
Photo: Florin DUMITRESCU, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 60–100 cm · record about 140 cm |
| Diet | Crustaceans, fish, molluscs |
| Regions | EuropeAfrica |
Catching tip. Bottom baits from the shore at night; keep clear of the barb.
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